A Study in Psalms - Psalm 32:1-7 You are my hiding place!

Now is the time!

  

   We often wonder when God is going to use us, saying: "I'm waiting on God."  I have voiced that as well.  When I sit down in the Word of God and spend time in prayer, I discover He's been waiting on me!  Some have asked:  "Where is the God of Elijah?"  While He may be asking; "Where are the Elijah's and Esther's of God?"

   Time is of the essence. The Church must be intentional, focused and urgent in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in multiple venues.   It is also with urgency, that the message be received, applied and shared by those listening. When it comes to the Great Commission or the Great Commandments, so many can just take it or leave it. Let this gospel not end with us.  Thank God others spoke to us about our eternal destiny.  Now for some reason it is no longer important, or is it we have lost that first love for God and a lack of concern for others?

The culture around us has lost it's ever loving mind!  So more the need, of the Gospel message and us being a people of prayer.  The conscience of society is burning away at jet speed and are quick to blitz the globe with their mindless, godless message.  We must be people of effort, blood, sweat and tears!

IF NOT NOW WHEN?

IF NOT US WHO?

TICK, TICK TICK, GOES THE CLOCK OF THIS WORLD.  LET US WORK WHILE IT IS STILL DAY!

EPHESIANS 2:8-10,  ROMANS 10:14

WE ARE HIS AMBASSADORS!

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The same mind

It would be cool if the themes of this year in our families, friends and churches were "Harmony" and "Unity" being in the same mind and one accord.

Maybe it's easier said than done.  That kind of walk takes dependance on God while standing on His Word and not our emotions.  Prayerfully reading the Word brings change from selfishness to; Loving God with all our hearts and our neighbor as we love our self.   

The pastor has been given a Godly direction and vision.  We have the choice of being a part of that or moving on, rather than causing distraction, drama and division.    

Pride asks;  "What have you done for me lately?" Life and relationship is not a one way street.  That paradigm brings drama and those around the person putting out fires and in time looking the other way when they are approaching.

With that said, if we are all in relationship and community, there has to be a realization that we are all at different levels/places in life or even maturity. Diversity is a blessing not a curse. Interests are different, personalities will require compromise and grace on the part of everyone.

Let's pray that in the church and Christian homes the Fruit of the Spirit maybe evident and we have, (as in the book of Acts) "All things common."

READ ROMANS 12 & 13.

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